Denver
Fire Protection Supervisor - Denver Fire Department
Downtown Denver
No sponsorship$125k-$212kDetected 11 hours ago
ExcelProcess ImprovementElectrical EngineeringLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringMicrosoft Office
About the role
- About Our Job The Denver Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates for our Fire Protection Supervisor position.
- This position is ideal for a technically proficient professional who thrives in leadership, operational oversight, and supporting a high-performing team committed to public safety and service.
Responsibilities
- Develop goals, document performance, provide constructive feedback, formally evaluate staff, and support continuous improvement.
- Manage staff schedules, ensure assigned reviews are completed by due dates, and track group production statistics.
- Perform supervisory duties including documentation, training, discipline, mentorship, and resolving employee or citizen concerns.
- Demonstrated experience at building high-performing teams and fostering a collaborative, accountable work culture
Requirements
- This role requires strong mentorship skills, the ability to motivate team members, and the judgment to recognize and reward effective performance while addressing performance challenges promptly.
- Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or Architecture.
- Three (3) years of experience in fire protection and life safety evaluation, design, engineering or installation.
- Our ideal candidate will have:
- Below are the minimum requirements used to determine eligibility for this role:
- Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of experience in fire protection and life safety evaluation, design, engineering or installation.
- Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
Nice to have
- A minimum of 3 -5 years of experience in fire protection and life safety evaluation, design, engineering or installation
- A minimum of 3+ years of supervisory experience
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- A proactive approach to problem-solving
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and related business software
Compensation
- The Supervisor communicates annual work plans and Fire Marshal directives, ensuring staff are aligned with division goals and maintaining focus on meeting performance standards.
Benefits
- Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or Architecture.
- Education and Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted.
- Additional appropriate education may be substituted for experience requirements.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
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